Certified Veterinary Technician

Company: VCA
Location: Eugene
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

VCA Westmoreland Animal Hospital located in Eugene OR is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join their 3-doctor General Practice!

We need an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to provide excellent patient care with a focus on wellness and client education. Must have a current veterinary technician license in the state of Oregon or eligible to transfer/obtain a license in Oregon.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity. Flexible scheduling. Monday-Saturday, 8a-6p. 4/10's or 5/8's.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $23 - 25 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Location: 3880 W 11th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

What makes VCA Westmoreland Unique?

VCA Westmoreland offers an amazing facility with lots of surgical and dental opportunities. We are a hard-working team that says yes to clients! We are open, welcoming to new team members and are a fun bunch of people to work with. We value continuing education, professional growth and support a good work/life balance. Work/life balance is what enables us to be our very best and give our best to our clients and patients.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Benefits of joining the VCA Westmoreland Team!

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team for full-time associates (part-time benefits may vary)!

Competitive wages
Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year), sick time, and holiday pay
Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
Health saving account, and Flexible spending account
Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and more
Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company paid)
Paid parental leave for new parents
401(k) (company match)
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA, Mars, and other divisions of Mars
Dedicated onboarding and development support
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
Tuition support and sponsorships

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Westmoreland team, you will support Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You've worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

Physical examinations and patient assessment
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical preparation and assisting
Dentistry
Radiology
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com%35762252% %%veterinary%%

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